Fort Hays State University - Reveille Yearbook (Hays, KS)

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Administrative responsibilities take heavy toll of a President ' s time, but Pete Cunningham has never been too busy to meet and know students. His jaunts to the Union for coffee, casual meet- ings on campus with a student and major events of all descriptions have found him an active par- ticipant. An ardent sports fan, he has frequented the practice field and is an avid fan at games. He ' ll crown a queen or allow himself to be sold in a slave auction when it ' s for the good of Fort Hays State. TOP: Driving a stake on his lawn testified to his asso- ciation with Fort Hays State on College Appreciation Days. LOWER LEFT: A victim of a student Slave Auction, he wore overalls in his office. LOWER RIGHT: Demonstrating his skill as a punter, he sent the pigskin high in the air. 10

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New Buildings Rise Nteanwhile Rarick and Picken Halts under- went extensive renovation. The Social Building (now Martin Allen Hall) was remodeled. Class- rooms and expanded administrative office facili- ties were provided in the Coliseum. Old Forsyth became a classroom building with a new name — McCartney Hall. An allocation from the state for planning a new home for health, physical education and recreation has been made. A $2 million-addition to Wiest Hall to accommodate 432 men and an addition to the Memorial Union, doubling its size, are under construction. Turning earth for the Memorial Union, construction of the residence halls (far left), Malloy Hall (left) and the President ' s Home (above), contributed to the designation of the Builder President for M. C. Cunningham. But he also found time for football and to crown a Homecom- ing Queen, (top)

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The Students ' President His interest in students is genuine. He seeks their friendship and acquaints himself with their problems. He has written uncounted numbers of letters of congratulation and sympathy, sharing bits of their lives. Perhaps their attitude toward him is best illus- trated by the student who remained after Com- mencement to tell him: President, I just want you to know what you have meant to me at Fort Hays State. Never have you failed to speak to me when you have seen me on campus nor to show an interest in me and my progress. Twice when I was at wit ' s end to know how to manage to stay in school, you encouraged me with assur- ance that ' somehow I could manage. ' I stayed in town to tell you how much I appreciate you. LEFT: Queen candidates waited the moment when the winner was announced and the President placed a crown on her head. ABOVE: An annual custom has been the pre- sentation of the President ' s Christmas Card Tree, bearing greetings from organizations.